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Speak out helps 20 Post office drivers get their money for services rendered

he battle between NUMSA and COSATU continues as lawyers representing both parties are expected to argue for a date for arguments on NUMSA's case against their expulsion. Meanwhile, ANC has re-committed itself to assisting in forging unity within the labour federation. The federation has been marred by serious divisions caused by the expulsion of former secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi as well as it's biggest affiliate Numsa. Several unions have since boycotted central executive committee meetings in a bid to show their dissatisfaction about these decisions. To help us understand how the constitution of COSATU works,

A South African travel blogger, Katchie Nzama has been out and about touring the continent. The 26 year old backpacked from Cape to Cairo solo using only public transport. She was able to get Accommodation sponsored in some countries such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi and Kenya. The other countries, she got-by, by finding people on social media that were able to welcome her into their homes and host her for the duration of her stay in their city's or villages. Katchie has been has travelled to Eleven African countries altogether including South Africa.

On Person I am this week we feature adventurer, Lerato Molele. She recently returned from a life changing experience in Nepal while following her passion for adventure

A Burundi army general says President Pierre Nkurunziza has been "overthrown", amid unrest over his bid to be re-elected for a third term. Major General Godefroid Niyombareh said a salvation committee had been set up but his level of support is unclear. Thousands of people who are protesting against the president in the capital, Bujumbura, are now reported to be celebrating. President Nkurunziza is currently in Tanzania where he is meeting other East African leaders to discuss the crisis. Nkurunziza'aide dismissed the coup claims as "a joke".

A South African travel blogger, Katchie Nzama has been out and about touring the continent. The 26 year old backpacked from Cape to Cairo solo using only public transport. She was able to get Accommodation sponsored in some countries such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi and Kenya. The other countries, she got-by, by finding people on social media that were able to welcome her into their homes and host her for the duration of her stay in their city's or villages. Katchie has been has travelled to Eleven African countries altogether including South Africa.

The Association of Mine and Constructionworkers Union, AMCU, has agreed to the decision by largest platinum producer Lonmin, to cut about three and a half thousand jobs at its mines in South Africa. Company spokesperson Sue Vey, says that the decision was taken in consultation with the majority union, and the decision is in an attempt to withstand low platinum prices.

High Court Judge Hans Fabricius says absence of legislation and the urgency of an application were some of the reasons for his judgement in permitting assisted suicide. Last Thursday, Fabricius granted terminally ill cancer patient, Robin Stransham-Ford permission for a physician-assisted suicide. Stransham-Ford died on the same day. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono asked commuters what their thoughts were on euthanasia

The lawyer representing the former wife of former president Nelson Mandela, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela believes that they have a strong case against the executors of the Mandela estate and Land Affairs minister. This is over Madikizela-Mandela's claim to have the Qunu home outside Mthatha under her ownership. Yesterday, Mvuzo Notyesi filed an urgent affidavit opposing an affidavit by the executors which described Winnie's claim as illegal in terms of civil law as they were divorced. Notyesi believes their case is strong under customary law.

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